Avocado news – Page 114
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ArticleWestfalia takes to the stand
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Avocado and mango specialist Westfalia UK were exhibiting at Fruit Logistica for the first time and marketing manager Simon Curry said it had been a good result.
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Greece aims for early strawberries
FRUIT LOGISTICA: Greece is planning to introduce the Ventana strawberry, a red, sweet variety that can be harvested as early as January.
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ArticleUS opens up to Mexican avo exporters
Californian avocado growers launch strategy to challenge the increased threat from Mexican product in the US market, while the Mexicans weigh up their marketing options.
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Chileans eye Arica opportunity
The eradication of Mediterranean fruit fly in Chile’s central Arica province means the way could now be open for exports of mangoes, guava, bananas, Hass avocados and citrus.
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Valencia snaps out of it
Last week’s cold snap in Valencia has brought relief to citrus growers but is causing problems for producers of salads and sub-tropical lines.
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ArticleIsraeli avocado up
Israel's avocado yields this year will amount to 80,000 tonnes, compared with 50,000 tonnes last year.
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ArticleMexico spearheads new initiatives
Exporters are keen to strengthen their market position in an increasingly competitive sector.
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UK success for Chilean avocado
Chilean avocado exports to the UK market have more than doubled since the beginning of September.
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PMA Profile
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, PMA
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ArticleChile ups ante with avos
Chilean avocado sendings to the UK are increasing and the season is expanding.
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ArticleBanking on a sound future
Eric Baas, senior industry analyst of the Food & Agribusiness Research and Advisory department of Rabobank International, takes a look at some of the global trends facing the fresh produce industry.
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ArticleComexa mixes well
“The place of an importer is in his office,” said Comexa boss Claude Pobelle with a smile...
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ArticleNew port for South Africa
South African fruit and vegetable producers are being given the opportunity to break into the export market with the creation of a new tradeport.
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PMA Profile
In this month’s profile on the Produce Marketing Association, the US trade association for fruit and vegetables, the
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ArticleKatopé claims the lead
The first of Katopé’s avocado packhouses has received BRC accreditation, an industry first for Bassan Packers, Katopé’s avocado and lychee packhouse based in Tzaneen.
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ArticleIndustry first for Katopé
The first of Katopé’s avocado packhouses has received BRC accreditation, an industry first for Bassan Packers, Katopé’s avocado and lychee packhouse based in Tzaneen.
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ArticleAgrexco confirmed as Re:fresh Awards sponsor
Agrexco UK has signed up as a sponsor of the Re:fresh Awards 2005.
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ArticleCanaries aflutter
Canary Islands salad produce makes its appearance from this week on UK supermarket shelves as local supplies begin to dwindle from October to April. The island’s climate with long sunny days, cooled by the Atlantic trade winds in the nights, and rich, volcanic soils make it a grower’s paradise but producers have had to make some changes, reports Anabella de Sousa.
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ArticleMalet Azoulay launches Fairtrade avocados
Malet Azoulay has received its first delivery of Fairtrade avocados from Katopé in South Africa.
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ArticleAgrexco on top form
As reported in last week’s Journal, Agrexco’s UK office has just completed its most successful year ever, increasing turnover by 25 per cent to £97 million. Tommy Leighton visited Carmel House and the port of Marseille to find out some of the reasons behind a rare success story in a tough 2004 marketplace, and look forward to more of the same in the next 12 months.